This research is a crafted investigation of how Nigeria's foreign policy frameworks formed the country's external relations under the leadership of President Olusegun Obasanjo's civilian...Show moreThis research is a crafted investigation of how Nigeria's foreign policy frameworks formed the country's external relations under the leadership of President Olusegun Obasanjo's civilian administration (1999–2007). The study attempts to uncover the variants of strategies used during the administration of President Obasanjo to deal with the complexities in international diplomacy against the background of Nigeria's historic orientations and the complex problems it encountered within the time frame of the study. This study investigates Nigeria's diplomacy, regional engagement, and international alliances in that particular era, and it tries to provide insights into the complex approach it was used by Nigeria in order to establish its international influence. This paper aims to explore the underpinning elements determining the nature of Nigeria's foreign policy strategy of Constructive and Beneficial Concentricism through a systematic investigation of its objectives and application with other countries, international organizations or regional blocs. Also, a critical assessment is done on how successful these types of diplomacy have built the national interests of Nigeria, promoted stability in the region and stimulated economic development. This study aims to reveal those variables that matter for the foreign policy of Nigeria as well as discover the reasons for the changing place of the country in the world community via a thorough examination of the successes and failures of the foreign policy of Nigeria. In addition to secondary literature and expert analysis, this paper improves the primary sources like official documents, policy statements and diplomatic letters to project the big picture of Nigeria's foreign policy trajectory during the Obasanjo administration. The research advances the understanding of the dynamics that made Nigeria interact with the international community to strengthen external relations and offers the reader helpful insights for individuals with an interest in the nation's diplomatic efforts.Show less
This thesis will provide an analysis about the socio-economic development in Tanzania and its effectiveness since Tanzania's independence. The research is multidisciplinary by looking at history,...Show moreThis thesis will provide an analysis about the socio-economic development in Tanzania and its effectiveness since Tanzania's independence. The research is multidisciplinary by looking at history, economics, politics, and social aspects to analyse the way Tanzania is developing. The research found that especially social development projects are the main driver of development in Tanzania, whereas economic investments are often less to not effective for development.Show less
‘No one will be left behind’ (United Nations, 2015), this is the slogan of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) presented in 2015. These goals were written as a development guide for states....Show more‘No one will be left behind’ (United Nations, 2015), this is the slogan of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) presented in 2015. These goals were written as a development guide for states. However, questioned could be is there such a thing as a development guide that is applicable to any national context? This thesis will focus on the SDGs and their use in a national context. This question will be explored through a case study of the South African National Development Plan. First, an overview of the academic debate will be given. Secondly, the method for the analysis will be presented. Thirdly, a close reading of the policy document of the South African National Development plan will be done. The South African government has stated that it will implement the SDGs in its National Development Plan. This paper will examine the extent to which this has been done, and if so, whether the SDGs needed to be adjusted. This paper will attempt to contribute to the academic debate on development policyShow less
In what is considered Africa’s last colony, several artists have recognized the potential of creative resistance to achieve social change for the Saharawi people indigenous to the territory of...Show moreIn what is considered Africa’s last colony, several artists have recognized the potential of creative resistance to achieve social change for the Saharawi people indigenous to the territory of Western Sahara. Several Saharawi activists have resorted to non-violent methods to resist Morocco’s occupation and cultivate solidarity in their fight for independence and self-determination of the Saharawi people. This research seeks to complement available literature existing on Saharawi resistance by looking at the works of Saharawi visual artists as methods of creative resistance in the conflict over Western Sahara. By critically analysing available literature on creative resistance, artivism, transnational activism, engaging in different visual artworks and by using narrative interview as a method, this research aimed to understand how Saharawi activists use visual arts as a method of creative resistance to renegotiate identity, challenge prevailing power relations, and generate international awareness of the struggle for the independence and self-determination of Western Sahara. This thesis identified the use of visual art as a way to facilitate social change in the Western Sahara conflict as it grants the Saharawi people the capacity to preserve their identity in the face of cultural genocide, challenge Morocco’s occupation in tactful and effective ways, and mobilize transnational activism. This study could inspire future studies on pro-peaceful narratives to resistance, activism, and social change in conflicts and contexts that involve similar power dynamics.Show less
